Where to Eat in Whitby: Cafés, Pubs and Restaurants

Whitby has a lot of places to eat for a town of its size, and fish and chips and seafood make up a large share of them. Several venues have thousands of Google reviews, so there is plenty of feedback to go on. This guide groups the options by occasion, using the details we hold for each venue, so you can pick quickly and then check the venue's page for the latest information.

Where can you get breakfast and coffee in Whitby?

Brambles Bistro is listed on Google as serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and coffee. It is rated 4.8 from 576 Google reviews, so it can cover more than one meal of the day.

If you mainly want a good coffee, Lush Coffee is rated 4.9 from 527 Google reviews. Mr Coopers Coffee House is rated 4.8 from 763 Google reviews. Sherlocks, a coffee shop, is rated 4.6 from 1,379 Google reviews.

For a cafe stop, Singing Kettle is rated 4.8 from 1,012 Google reviews. Beacon Farm Tea Room is listed as an ice cream shop that serves coffee. It is rated 4.8 from 1,119 Google reviews and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Where should you go for lunch in Whitby?

Magpie Cafe is the most reviewed place in our Whitby listings. It is a British restaurant rated 4.6 from 9,439 Google reviews, with a food hygiene rating of 5.

For something quick, Fish Box is a takeaway listed as serving lunch and dinner. It is rated 4.3 from 1,132 Google reviews and has outdoor seating. Humble Pie N Mash is rated 4.7 from 2,497 Google reviews.

Fish and chips are well covered. Hadleys is rated 4.5 from 1,927 Google reviews. Royal Fisheries is rated 4.6 from 1,398 Google reviews. Mister Chips Restaurant And Take-away is rated 4.4 from 1,942 Google reviews.

Where can you have dinner in Whitby?

Seafood is the obvious choice. Trenchers is a seafood restaurant rated 4.6 from 7,496 Google reviews. The Fishermans Wife is another, rated 4.5 from 3,721 Google reviews. Pescado Lounge is rated 4.5 from 544 Google reviews.

Quayside is rated 4.4 from 2,739 Google reviews and has a food hygiene rating of 5.

If you want something other than fish, Cosa Nostra is an Italian restaurant rated 4.6 from 1,722 Google reviews. Kam Thai is a Thai restaurant rated 4.5 from 460 Google reviews.

Which pubs in Whitby are worth a visit?

Dolphin Hotel is a pub rated 4.2 from 2,523 Google reviews. Google lists it as allowing dogs and having outdoor seating, serving beer and wine, and having a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Station Tavern is rated 4.5 from 1,932 Google reviews, and has a food hygiene rating of 5.

Which places take bookings?

Many of the busier places are listed as reservable on Google. These include Magpie Cafe, Trenchers, The Fishermans Wife, Quayside and Cosa Nostra. Dolphin Hotel, Station Tavern and Brambles Bistro are also listed as reservable.

Which places suit families?

Google lists most of the restaurants above as good for children, including Magpie Cafe, Trenchers, Hadleys and Royal Fisheries. Two are listed as having a children's menu: Fish Box and Brambles Bistro.

If you are travelling with a dog, Wits End Cafe is listed as allowing dogs. It is rated 4.3 from 515 Google reviews. Brambles Bistro and Dolphin Hotel are listed this way too.

Where can vegetarians eat in Whitby?

Our data is limited here. Google lists Fish Box and Brambles Bistro as serving vegetarian food. For anywhere else, check the venue's own page or menu before you go.

Tips

• Book ahead for weekend dinners in season, especially at the busier restaurants.
• Check the venue's own page for current opening times before you set out.
• Look at the food hygiene rating and recent reviews if you are choosing between similar places.
• If you need step-free access, check the venue's page for accessibility details.